Food premises

The Council is responsible for enforcing National and European Union food legislation in all food businesses operating within Cheshire West and Chester.

Trading Standards

Trading Standards advise on the rights and responsibilities of consumers and traders, relating to the supply of goods and services. They investigate complaints and test the safety, quantity and quality of goods. Visit the Trading Standards pages.

Food inspections

The Council regularly inspects food premises and works with the food trade to achieve improvements in practices and procedures.

Environmental Health Officers and Technical Officers authorised by Cheshire West and Chester Council have the right to enter and inspect food premises at all reasonable hours.

For further information please call 0300 123 7 038 and ask to speak to the Council's Food Safety Team.